Canadians are experiencing an unprecedented increase in life expectancy, with over 18% of the country's population now aged 65 and above—a proportion that is rapidly expanding and projected to reach 20% by 2025. Women have an average lifespan of 89 years, while men typically live to around 87 years. Notably, the most rapidly growing age bracket consists of centenarians—individuals over 100 years old—whose growth rate has surpassed that of the general population in the last two decades.

Ensuring you have the necessary health and social supports and services to safely and independently reside in your own home for as long as you desire or are capable of is a vital aspect of aging in place. It is crucial to consider the future, proactively plan, and make important decisions in advance to maximize your ability to age comfortably within your own home and community.
However, as the demographics shift, one constant remains: the majority of older individuals still aspire to stay in their own homes for as much time as they can. To achieve this, it is crucial to have the necessary access to health, social supports, and services that enable safe and independent living in one's own residence. Planning ahead, envisioning the future, and making crucial decisions in advance play pivotal roles in securing the optimal opportunity for aging in place within one's cherished home and community.
With this Aging In Place Toolkit you can plan today for the life you want to live tomorrow.
Download it here: https://aginginplaceplan.ca/take-the-survey/
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